Questions about example sentences with, and the definition and usage of "Sit"
The meaning of "Sit" in various phrases and sentences
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What does "sitting" mean?
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it means he is the only president to meet with Kim jong-in while actually in office.
Q:
What does I sit you not mean?
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I shit you not means I'm not joking but in a jokey manner if that makes sense so kind of playful
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What does sat through mean?
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It means you watched/participated in something you were unenthusiastic about. I just sat through yet another a YouTube ad with no skip button...
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What does sitting back in defending mean?
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This usually a phrase used in sports, although it can sometimes be applied to business or political settings.
If Real Madrid get ahead in a game 4 - 0, they might remove some of their attackering players and use more defenders. Then they are "sitting back in defending," meaning they are no longer trying to score goals but simply preventing the other team from scoring.
An example outside of sports:
"A corporation may lose some of it's market share if it becomes content in simply sitting back in defending."
If Real Madrid get ahead in a game 4 - 0, they might remove some of their attackering players and use more defenders. Then they are "sitting back in defending," meaning they are no longer trying to score goals but simply preventing the other team from scoring.
An example outside of sports:
"A corporation may lose some of it's market share if it becomes content in simply sitting back in defending."
Q:
What does That sat ill with him mean?
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It means that it bothered or concerned him.
Example sentences using "Sit"
Q:
Please show me example sentences with sit up.
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Offering a salary so high made me sit up and take notice.
I do 100 sit ups every day.
We’re at a nice restaurant. Please stop slouching. Sit up straight in your chair.
The nurse helped the patient sit up in bed so he could have his lunch.
I do 100 sit ups every day.
We’re at a nice restaurant. Please stop slouching. Sit up straight in your chair.
The nurse helped the patient sit up in bed so he could have his lunch.
Q:
Please show me example sentences with sit tight.
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You have to wait 20 more minutes for dinner to be ready, so sit tight.
Q:
Please show me example sentences with 'sit around'.
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For dinner we sit around the table. Finish your work first, then you can enjoy sitting around and relaxing with your friends.
Q:
Please show me example sentences with sit facing.
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"Please sit facing the front of the room."
"Don't sit facing the wall."
"Sit facing your friend."
"Don't sit facing the wall."
"Sit facing your friend."
Q:
Please show me example sentences with in one sitting.
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it's impossible to finish in one sitting
Synonyms of "Sit" and their differences
Q:
What is the difference between sit and seat ?
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sit is the verb while seat is wherever you want to do it
Q:
What is the difference between sit and sit down ?
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You can also use “sit” to mean that he changed from standing to sitting just like “sit down,” but sit down always means you’re moving from standing to sitting.
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What is the difference between sit down and sit up ?
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Sit down is when your butt is on something.
Sit up is when you’re sitting down but you need to have your back straight up instead of crocheting over.
Sit up is when you’re sitting down but you need to have your back straight up instead of crocheting over.
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What is the difference between She sat beside me. and She sat next to me. ?
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They are very similar. “Beside me” implies that the two people are side by side, or in seats that are adjacent to each other.
“Next to me” can mean that the seats are not necessarily adjacent, or the person can be sitting a few seats away.
“Next to me” can mean that the seats are not necessarily adjacent, or the person can be sitting a few seats away.
Q:
What is the difference between /s/ sat and /ð/ that ?
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Translations of "Sit"
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How do you say this in English (US)? where would you like to sit?
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How do you say this in English (US)? sit idly
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How do you say this in English (US)? sit
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How do you say this in English (US)? you yield your sit to that old man .how to pronounce the sentence?
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if you already gave him your seat, say, "I gave that older man my seat" or "my chair".
If you are telling someone, like your child, to be respectful and do it, say, "Please give that gentleman your seat." or "Please let that man sit there."
If you are telling someone, like your child, to be respectful and do it, say, "Please give that gentleman your seat." or "Please let that man sit there."
Q:
How do you say this in English (US)? sit down , please
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You could say "take a seat"
Other questions about "Sit"
Q:
sit close/closely
가까이에 앉다 Does this sound natural?
가까이에 앉다 Does this sound natural?
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Usually we just say “sit close”.
Let’s sit close to the stage so we can get a better view!
Sit close to me.
Closely:
Read this section closely; there will be a test tomorrow.
He followed her closely on the trail so he wouldn’t get lost.
Let’s sit close to the stage so we can get a better view!
Sit close to me.
Closely:
Read this section closely; there will be a test tomorrow.
He followed her closely on the trail so he wouldn’t get lost.
Q:
Sit on your seat or sit in your seat, and why?
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Both can use
It actually depends on the chair you're seated on. So you will sit in furniture where you lounge, and sit on seats where you sit more upright.
So, I'd be more likely to sit on a bench or ottoman, and more likely to recline in a rocker:
It actually depends on the chair you're seated on. So you will sit in furniture where you lounge, and sit on seats where you sit more upright.
So, I'd be more likely to sit on a bench or ottoman, and more likely to recline in a rocker:
Q:
Please show me how to pronounce sit / s**t.
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You can listen to the pronunciation of "shit" on the Oxford Learner's Dictionary.
https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/us/definition/english/shit_1?q=shit
Also, you can hear the pronunciation in this video at 9:57.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJXMFnFkdY8
https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/us/definition/english/shit_1?q=shit
Also, you can hear the pronunciation in this video at 9:57.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJXMFnFkdY8
Q:
I'm sitting now. Does this sound natural?
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Examples:
I’m taking a break.
I’m sitting this one out (refers to ball players being benched)
I’m going to relax now.
I’m reclining. (Refers to a lounge chair and also intimates you are relaxing)
I’m taking a break.
I’m sitting this one out (refers to ball players being benched)
I’m going to relax now.
I’m reclining. (Refers to a lounge chair and also intimates you are relaxing)
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If I let her sit on the buggy, she would feel sleepy soon.
If I sit her on the buggy, she would feel sleepy soon.
Does this sound natural?
If I sit her on the buggy, she would feel sleepy soon.
Does this sound natural?
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Both sound okay, but it should be "sit in the buggy".
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